Tapu Bulu Pokédex: Stats, Weaknesses, Evolution and Moves
Tapu Bulu
Land Spirit Pokémon
Although it’s called a guardian deity, it’s violent enough to crush anyone it sees as an enemy.
Tapu Bulu Pokédex brings together the essential information for Tapu Bulu, including its typing, weaknesses, base stats, abilities, evolution line, forms, Pokédex entries and appearances across Pokémon games. Tapu Bulu is National Pokédex #787 and was introduced in Generation VII. It is a Grass and Fairy-type Pokémon.
This Tapu Bulu Pokédex covers Tapu Bulu across the Pokémon series rather than focusing on one game. You can use it to check core stats, weaknesses, evolution, forms, moves, locations and game appearances, then follow the related guides for more detailed game-specific help. Although it’s called a guardian deity, it’s violent enough to crush anyone it sees as an enemy.
Tapu Bulu at a glance
- Type
- GRASSFAIRY
- Weak to
- POISON4×FIRE2×ICE2×STEEL2×
- Best base stat
- Attack — 130
- Abilities
- Grassy Surge, Telepathy (Hidden)
- Evolution
- Final stage or no evolution data
Tapu Bulu Pokédex overview
Tapu Bulu has the Grass and Fairy typing, it belongs to Generation VII, its Pokédex classification is the Land Spirit Pokémon. Although it’s called a guardian deity, it’s violent enough to crush anyone it sees as an enemy. The quick facts below bring together the key measurements and species details, while the rest of the Tapu Bulu Pokédex breaks down its battle strengths, evolution, forms and appearances in more detail.
Tapu Bulu quick facts
- Height
- 1.9 m
- Weight
- 45.5 kg
- Generation
- Generation VII
- Growth rate
- Slow
- Capture rate
- 3
- Base happiness
- 70
Tapu Bulu Pokédex type and weaknesses
Tapu Bulu is weak to Poison (4×), Fire, Ice, Flying and Steel. It resists Water, Electric, Grass, Fighting, Ground and Dark. It is immune to Dragon. These matchups come from Tapu Bulu's typing, making this a quick way to check which attacking types are super effective against Tapu Bulu and which types it can resist more comfortably.
Tapu Bulu type effectiveness
Damage taken when Tapu Bulu is hit by each type:
Very weak to
Weak to
Resists
Immune to
Based on Grass / Fairy typing. Abilities may modify these matchups.
Tapu Bulu Pokédex stats
Tapu Bulu has a base stat total of 570, with Attack as its highest listed base stat at 130. In the Tapu Bulu Pokédex, base stats are useful for comparing natural strengths before a particular game layers on level, training, moves, abilities or battle formats. The bars below show the six standard stats side by side, making it easier to see where Tapu Bulu is naturally strongest and where its lower base values sit.
Tapu Bulu Pokédex abilities
Tapu Bulu can have Grassy Surge and Telepathy as its Hidden Ability. Abilities can significantly change how Tapu Bulu functions in battle, so they are worth considering alongside its typing and base stats. Any Hidden Ability is identified separately below.
Tapu Bulu abilities
Grassy Surge
When this Pokémon enters battle, it changes the terrain to Grassy Terrain.
Telepathy Hidden
Protects against friendly Pokémon's damaging moves.
Tapu Bulu Pokédex evolution
No additional evolution information is shown for Tapu Bulu. The evolution section shows the family together and includes evolution requirements where they apply, making it easy to see how each stage connects. Each Pokémon in the family can also be opened in its own Pokédex guide.
Tapu Bulu evolution family
Tapu Bulu evolution requirements
Tapu Bulu does not have a direct evolution requirement in the imported chain.
Tapu Bulu Pokédex forms and shiny appearance
Tapu Bulu has 1 form shown on this Tapu Bulu Pokédex page. Alternate forms are grouped together so you can compare them in one place, while the artwork switcher lets you view the standard and shiny appearance when shiny artwork is available.
Tapu Bulu Pokédex game appearances
Tapu Bulu appears in 4 Pokémon titles, including Moon, Sun, Ultra Sun and Ultra ♂oon. Availability differs between games, so the list below separates each title and makes it easier to see where Tapu Bulu appears without assuming the same method or location applies everywhere.
Tapu Bulu game availability
This uses imported PokéAPI encounter and game-index records. It does not guarantee current transfer, DLC or event availability.
Where can you find Tapu Bulu?
The locations below show where Tapu Bulu can be found across Pokémon games, including the encounter method, level range and encounter chance where available. Use the filters to narrow the list to a particular game and find the location information you need.
Tapu Bulu encounter locations
| Game | Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moon | Ruins Of Abundance Area | Only One | 60 | 100% | — |
| Sun | Ruins Of Abundance Area | Only One | 60 | 100% | — |
| Ultra Sun | Ruins Of Abundance Area | Only One | 60 | 100% | — |
| Ultra ♂oon | Ruins Of Abundance Area | Only One | 60 | 100% | — |
No encounter records match these filters.
Tapu Bulu Pokédex moves
The Tapu Bulu Pokédex lists 93 moves below. Use the filters to narrow the list by move name, learning method, type or category. Move availability can differ between games and generations, so check the relevant game details when planning a specific moveset.
Tapu Bulu move explorer
93 moves shown
| Level | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Disable | NORMAL | Status | — | 100 | 20 | Level Up |
| 1 | Grassy Terrain | GRASS | Status | — | — | 10 | Level Up |
| 1 | Leafage | GRASS | Physical | 40 | 100 | 40 | Level Up |
| 1 | Mean Look | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 5 | Level Up |
| 1 | Rock Smash | FIGHTING | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 | Level Up |
| 1 | Superpower | FIGHTING | Physical | 120 | 100 | 5 | Level Up |
| 1 | Whirlwind | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 20 | Level Up |
| 1 | Withdraw | WATER | Status | — | — | 40 | Level Up |
| 1 | Wood Hammer | GRASS | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 | Level Up |
| 8 | Horn Attack | NORMAL | Physical | 65 | 100 | 25 | Level Up |
| 14 | Giga Drain | GRASS | Special | 75 | 100 | 10 | Level Up |
| 15 | Leech Seed | GRASS | Status | — | 90 | 10 | Level Up |
| 20 | Mega Drain | GRASS | Special | 40 | 100 | 15 | Level Up |
| 20 | Scary ♀ace | NORMAL | Status | — | 100 | 10 | Level Up |
| 32 | Horn Leech | GRASS | Physical | 75 | 100 | 10 | Level Up |
| 38 | Rototiller | GROUND | Status | — | — | 10 | Level Up |
| 43 | Natures ♂adness | FAIRY | Special | — | 90 | 10 | Level Up |
| 45 | Zen Headbutt | PSYCHIC | Physical | 80 | 90 | 15 | Level Up |
| 53 | Megahorn | BUG | Physical | 120 | 85 | 10 | Level Up |
| 58 | Skull Bash | NORMAL | Physical | 130 | 100 | 10 | Level Up |
| — | Brick Break | FIGHTING | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Brutal Swing | DARK | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 | Machine |
| — | Bulk Up | FIGHTING | Status | — | — | 20 | Machine |
| — | Bullet Seed | GRASS | Physical | 25 | 100 | 30 | Machine |
| — | Calm ♂ind | PSYCHIC | Status | — | — | 20 | Machine |
| — | Close Combat | FIGHTING | Physical | 120 | 100 | 5 | Machine |
| — | Confide | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 20 | Machine |
| — | Darkest Lariat | DARK | Physical | 85 | 100 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Dazzling Gleam | FAIRY | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Echoed Voice | NORMAL | Special | 40 | 100 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Endure | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 10 | Machine |
| — | Energy Ball | GRASS | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Facade | NORMAL | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | Machine |
| — | False Swipe | NORMAL | Physical | 40 | 100 | 40 | Machine |
| — | Fling | DARK | Physical | — | 100 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Focus Blast | FIGHTING | Special | 120 | 70 | 5 | Machine |
| — | Frustration | NORMAL | Physical | — | 100 | 20 | Machine |
| — | Giga Drain | GRASS | Special | 75 | 100 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Giga Impact | NORMAL | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 | Machine |
| — | Grass Knot | GRASS | Special | — | 100 | 20 | Machine |
| — | Grassy Terrain | GRASS | Status | — | — | 10 | Machine |
| — | Guard Swap | PSYCHIC | Status | — | — | 10 | Machine |
| — | Hidden Power | NORMAL | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | Machine |
| — | High Horsepower | GROUND | Physical | 95 | 95 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Hyper Beam | NORMAL | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 | Machine |
| — | Iron Defense | STEEL | Status | — | — | 15 | Machine |
| — | Light Screen | PSYCHIC | Status | — | — | 30 | Machine |
| — | Mega Punch | NORMAL | Physical | 80 | 85 | 20 | Machine |
| — | Megahorn | BUG | Physical | 120 | 85 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Nature Power | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 20 | Machine |
| — | Payback | DARK | Physical | 50 | 100 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Power Swap | PSYCHIC | Status | — | — | 10 | Machine |
| — | Protect | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 10 | Machine |
| — | Psych Up | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 10 | Machine |
| — | Reflect | PSYCHIC | Status | — | — | 20 | Machine |
| — | Rest | PSYCHIC | Status | — | — | 5 | Machine |
| — | Return | NORMAL | Physical | — | 100 | 20 | Machine |
| — | Revenge | FIGHTING | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Roar | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 20 | Machine |
| — | Rock Slide | ROCK | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Rock Tomb | ROCK | Physical | 60 | 95 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Round | NORMAL | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Safeguard | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 25 | Machine |
| — | Scary ♀ace | NORMAL | Status | — | 100 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Seed Bomb | GRASS | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Sleep Talk | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 10 | Machine |
| — | Smart Strike | STEEL | Physical | 70 | — | 10 | Machine |
| — | Snarl | DARK | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Snore | NORMAL | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Solar Beam | GRASS | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Stone Edge | ROCK | Physical | 100 | 80 | 5 | Machine |
| — | Stored Power | PSYCHIC | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Substitute | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 10 | Machine |
| — | Sunny Day | FIRE | Status | — | — | 5 | Machine |
| — | Superpower | FIGHTING | Physical | 120 | 100 | 5 | Machine |
| — | Swagger | NORMAL | Status | — | 85 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Swords Dance | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 20 | Machine |
| — | Taunt | DARK | Status | — | 100 | 20 | Machine |
| — | Torment | DARK | Status | — | 100 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Toxic | POISON | Status | — | 90 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Work Up | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 30 | Machine |
| — | Zen Headbutt | PSYCHIC | Physical | 80 | 90 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Dual Chop | DRAGON | Physical | 40 | 90 | 15 | Tutor |
| — | Focus Punch | FIGHTING | Physical | 150 | 100 | 20 | Tutor |
| — | Giga Drain | GRASS | Special | 75 | 100 | 10 | Tutor |
| — | Iron Defense | STEEL | Status | — | — | 15 | Tutor |
| — | Seed Bomb | GRASS | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | Tutor |
| — | Snore | NORMAL | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 | Tutor |
| — | Superpower | FIGHTING | Physical | 120 | 100 | 5 | Tutor |
| — | Synthesis | GRASS | Status | — | — | 5 | Tutor |
| — | Telekinesis | PSYCHIC | Status | — | — | 15 | Tutor |
| — | Worry Seed | GRASS | Status | — | 100 | 10 | Tutor |
| — | Zen Headbutt | PSYCHIC | Physical | 80 | 90 | 15 | Tutor |
No moves match these filters.
Tapu Bulu Pokédex entries
The Tapu Bulu Pokédex entries below let you compare how Tapu Bulu has been described across different Pokémon games. Pokédex wording often changes between versions, so reading the entries together is a useful way to see how its description has evolved across the series.
Tapu Bulu Pokédex entries
It pulls large trees up by the roots and swings them around. It causes vegetation to grow, and then it absorbs energy from the growth.
The guardian deity of Ula’ula is a lazy Pokémon. It commands plants to immobilize its foes and then deals them a savage blow with its horns.
Although it’s called a guardian deity, it’s violent enough to crush anyone it sees as an enemy.
It makes ringing sounds with its tail to let others know where it is, avoiding unneeded conflicts. This guardian deity of Ula’ula controls plants.
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